AB 2494 (Rogers) has been introduced Iin the California State Legislature for 2026 and intends to constrict sustainable forest management on the CAL FIRE Demonstration State Forests, while also shifting the funding of the program to the Timber Regulations and Forest Restoration Fund. The proposal would fully undermine long-standing stewardship practices that help keep forests healthy, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, sustain rural economies, drive world renowned forest research, and maintain recreational opportunities.

If you have concerns over AB 2494, please consider reviewing and signing the Petition to Oppose located here. This Petition will be live for the next couple of weeks, upon which time, it will be submitted into the legislative record.

MORE INFORMATION:

“PROTECT CALIFORNIA’ S DEMONSTRATION STATE FORESTS!

California’s Demonstration State Forests are working forests that demonstrate how active forest managmenet balances timber production, watershed health, recreation, and climate resilience. AB 2494 threatens this successful model.

FUNDING AT RISK: AB 2494 removes dedicated funding and destabilizes Demonstration State Forests.

WHY IT MATTERS: Wildfire Resilience, Research, Jobs, Recreation, Forest Health

JACKSON DEMONSTRATION STATE FOREST: PROVEN SUCCESS (BUT AB 2494 WOULD HARM ALL DEMONSTRATION FORESTS EQUALLY): 6X Increase in Forest Volume; 1.42B board feet produced; 19M metric tons of carbon stored; 7,500 jobs supported since 1990

THE AUTHOR IS ASSEMBLY MEMBER CHRIS ROGERS OF THE NORTH COAST, HOME TO MANY FOREST WORKERS AND THEIR JOBS — CONTACT HIM WITH YOUR OPPOSITION!

Assembly Member Chris Rogers (D- Healdsburg), represents the North Coast and adjacent counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino,, Sonoma and Trinity.

Particularly if you live in one of these counties and are his consitutent,, please contact Mr. Rogers with your opposition to his AB 2494. Messages can be left and he can be reached at:

CAPITOL OFFICE PHONE: 916- 319-2002

e-mail : assemblymember.rogers@assembly.com

ASSEMBLY MEMBER ROGERS ALSO HAS DISTRICT OFFICES IN UKIAH AND EUREKA WHERE YOU CAN VISIT, CALL OR E-MAIL HIM OR HIS STAFF.

MARCH CHAPTER MEETING

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 AT 5:30 PM

EL AGAVE RESTAURANT IN AUBURN

HERE IS THE INFORMATION FROM CHAPTER TREASURER JAN SCIACCA OF ROBINSON ENTERPRISES:

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“Hello, All!

Our meeting for March 19th will be at the El Agave Mexican Restaurant in Auburn at 5:30 pm. Please let me know if you need directions or information.

JAN Robinson Enterprises, Inc. 293 Lower Grass Valley Road, Nevada City, CA 95959

530-265-5844

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DISCUSSION:

You may want to double check on the address of El Agave. There are more than one of those restaurants in that area; locals know this but not necessarily everyone else. Please call Jan Sciacca with any questions.

IMPORTANT: Gold Country Chapter Chair Amanda Godon of Volcano Creek Logging in Foresthill is also the current Vice President of Associated California Loggers and will eventually become the very first female President of ACL (but we have had female BOARD MEMBERS for decades..)

“The plan” is to elect a new Gold Country chapter chair next week, and for Amanda Godon to be elected as Vice Chair. The new Chapter Chair will then join Amanda Godon on the ACL Board of Directors as a new Board Member.

But we have to have the election first !

SO– we urge all ACL members in the Gold Country Chapter region(Nevada County and Placer County) to come for the election — and all other ACL members and guests to attend a great chapter meeting and to watch “the next era” begin.

Dear ACL Members,

We would like to inform everyone that our upcoming ACL meeting has been rescheduled from Saturday, March 28th to Thursday, March 26th. The meeting will still take place at the Highway House Restaurant in Jackson with the following schedule:

• Social Hour: 5:30 PM
• Dinner: 6:30 PM

Dinner will include your choice of chicken or steak, served with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Caesar salad, rolls, and dessert.

We want to acknowledge the serious insurance challenges currently facing our log truckers and many members of the forestry industry. These rising costs are creating significant pressure on trucking operations and the entire forest industry supply chain.

Because of this, it is extremely important that we have strong attendance from our truckers at this meeting. We will be opening the floor for discussion so truckers and members can share their concerns, experiences, and opinions regarding insurance costs and the realities of operating today.

In the following days, ACL leadership will be meeting directly with the insurance company to advocate on behalf of our members. Our goal is to fight to curtail the continued rise in insurance rates, while also pushing for increased hauling rates that better reflect the real cost of operating today.

To represent our industry effectively in that meeting, we need to hear directly from our truckers. Your insight and participation will help ensure that the challenges you are facing are clearly communicated.

A follow-up email will be sent with dinner payment instructions.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in ACL. We hope you will make every effort to join us on Thursday, March 26th.

Warm regards,

Jeremiah Gladen

President

ACL

El Dorado Motherlode Chapter

HERE IS FURTHER INFORMATION FROM AN EARLIER CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT:

As we prepare for this special evening, we kindly remind everyone to consider bringing an item for our auction. Your thoughtful contributions help make our events meaningful and successful, and we truly appreciate your generosity and support.

Additional details will be shared soon, including menu options, guest speaker information, and payment instructions for dinner and purchased auction items. Please be on the lookout for a follow-up email with those specifics.

Kindly RSVP as soon as possible to:

Bobbi Wren

Chapter Secretary

Phone: 209-250-6285

Email: acleldoradomlode@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing everyone there for an evening of fellowship and connection.

Warm regards,

Jeremiah Gladen

President

ACL

El Dorado Motherlode Chapter

ACL WAS INVOLVED IN NEGOTIATIONS TO DELAY AB 338 FROM 2024 TO MID-2026 BUT NOW “THE LAW IS COMING AT US,” AND IT IS IN EVERYONE’S INTEREST TO STUDY (BELOW) THE “FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS” AND OTHER INFORMATION DEVELOPED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND OTHERS.

HERE IS INFORMATON(WITH LINKS TO CLICK ON) ABOUT HOW THIS LAW WILL WORK, INCLUDING “FAQS” — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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ONE: Frequently Asked Questions (” FAQs”) have been posted: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Division/Fuel-Reduction-Work-Contracts-AB-338-FAQs.pdf

TWO: The Department of Industrial Relations has also posted a notice with some additional guidance here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/02-19-2026(AB338).pdf

THREE: Also, DIR hosts occasional public works webinars for contractors, which may be of interest to entities covered by AB 338. The next webinar is April 23, and you can find a full schedule and some other resources(INCLUDING LINKS TO VIDEOS AND OTHER DIRECTION) here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/SupportCenter.html

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ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA LOGGERS WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU INFORMED ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA PREVAILING WAGE LAW UNDER AB 338 OF 2022, AS 2026 CONTINUES

INFORMATION IS LIMITED AT THIS TIME BUT WE WANTED TO LET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OUR MEMBERS, AND OUR FRIENDS KNOW OF DENNIS’ PASSING AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS.

DENNIS PASSED EARLIER IN FEBRUARY AND WORD HAS BEEN GETTING OUT.

WE CAN TELL YOU THAT DENNIS ELLIOTT WAS
“PRETTY MUCH” A FOUNDING MEMBER OF ACL. DENNIS WAS NEVER QUITE SURE IF HE CAME ABOARD IN THE FIRST OR SECOND YEAR OF THE ASSOCIATION (1973 OR 1974.). BUT WE DO KNOW THAT DENNIS WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN GATHERING MEMBERS TO HELP START THE ASSOCIATION WITH AS MANY LOGGERS AS POSSIBLE ALL OVER NOTHERN CALIFORNIA

DENNIS WAS ALSO INSTRUMENTAL IN STARTING AND LEADING THE GOLD COUNTRY CHAPTER OF ACL, WHICH COVERS NEVADA COUNTY AND PLACER COUNTY.

AFTER MANY YEARS AS “ONLY” A MEMBER OF THE GOLD COUNTRY CHAPTER — DURING WHICH TIME DENNIS WAS A DRIVING FORCE IN ADDING AND KEEPING MEMBERS IN THE CHAPTER– DENNIS WAS RE-ELECTED AS CHAPTER CHAIR IN HIS “SENIOR YEARS” AND RE-JOINED THE ACL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLY A FEW YEARS AGO. DENNIS SAID HE WAS PROUD TO SERVE ON THE BOARD “FROM THE 70S TO TODAY” AND TO SEE HOW THE ORGANIZATON HE HELPED FOUND “HAD SURVIVED AND THRIVED.”

DENNIS ELLIOTT RETIRED FROM THE ACL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN 2024, HAVING TURNED THE GOLD COUNTRY CHAPTER CHAIR GAVEL OVER TO HIS CLOSE FAMILY FRIEND, AMANDA GODON(CURRENTLY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA LOGGERS.)

DENNIS NAMED HIS LOGGING COMPANY “DENNIS ELLIOTT AND DAUGHTERS” AND HAD A TRADEMARK LOGO: “THE TASMANIAN DEVIL” FROM BUGS BUNNY CARTOONS. iT WAS A FITTING SYMBOL OF DENNIS’ FEISTY ENERGY

WE WILL GET MORE INFORMATION — INCLUDING AN OBITUARY — OUT TO EVERYONE AS SOON AS WE CAN SECURE IT. IF ANYONE HAS ACCESS TO THE OBITUARY FOR DENNIS ELLIOTT, PLEASE CONTACT THE ACL OFFICE AT 916-441-7940 OR ECARLESON@CALOG.COM

PLEASE JOIN ACL VICE PRESIDENT AND GOLD COUNTRY CHAPTER CHAIR AMANDA GODON RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW, IN CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HER CLOSE FRIEND, LOGGER —AND ONE OF ACL’S STRONGEST SUPPORTERS — DENNIS ELLIOTT.

THE 88TH EDITION 2026 “RRLC” WILL BE HELD FROM THURSDAY MARCH 19 THROUGH SATURDAY MARCH 21 AT THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN FERNDALE.

IT IS TRADITION THAT THE REDWOOD REGION LOGGING CONFERENCE ALTERNATES EVERY OTHER YEAR AT DIFFERENT ENDS OF THE NORTH COAST. TRADITIONALLY, UKIAH ALTERNATES WITH EUREKA. THIS YEAR, UKIAH WILL ALTERNATE WITH FERNDALE, NEAR EUREKA.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FOUR (4) REGULAR ACL PRO LOGGER CLASSES, AT 2026 RRLC ON FRIDAY MARCH 20

PLEASE NOTE: On Friday March 20 at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Four(4) “Regular” (elective) ACL ProLogger classes will be given in one day. Each of the 4 ProLogger classes carries 2 ProLogger units. You can get all 8 of your ProLogger units to renew on the 2026 ProLogger List (please also provide proof of First Aid/CPR to the ACL office.)

“UNLIKE AS WITH FIRST AID/CPR OR RISK MANAGEMENT, ALL FOUR OF THESE CLASSES ARE FREE WITH AN RRLC MEMBERSHIP. PLEASE CONTACT RRLC AT 707-443-4091 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

These are the four(4) classes in chronological order, starting at 11:00 am on Friday March 20 on the grounds of the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale, near Eureka:

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: CHP Regulations Updates

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm: Forest Regulations and Legislative Updates

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Helicopter Landing Zones — CAL FIRE

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Log Scaling

“For further information, call the Redwood Region Logging Conference staff at 707-443-4091.”

“THE 88TH REDWOOD REGION LOGGING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM” — BY WHICH YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THE RRLC, SIGN UP FOR CLASSES, AND PAY FEES — AND BUY TICKETS FOR VARIOUS EVENTS, CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT: rrlc.net.

Dear Members of Associated California Loggers,

Register today for Forestry Strategies & Innovations (FSI) 2026, the California Forestry Association’s premier annual convening of forestry, natural resources, and land management leaders.

FSI 2026 will take place March 3-4, 2026, at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, bringing together industry experts, policymakers, practitioners, and partners to examine the strategies, innovations, and policies shaping the future of California’s forest sector.

This year’s program will feature:

• Insightful discussions on forest management, wildfire resilience, and sustainability
• Policy and regulatory updates impacting California forestry
• Emerging innovations, tools, and best practices
• Valuable networking opportunities with leaders from across the forestry and natural resources community

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations interested in increasing visibility, engaging directly with decision-makers, and supporting this important industry forum.

Whether you are involved in forest products, land management, wildfire mitigation, policy, or workforce development, FSI offers timely insights and meaningful connections that support a resilient and sustainable forest sector.

Register today and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here, but don’t wait, as space is limited!

We look forward to welcoming you to Sacramento in March.

If you have questions on registration, please reach out to Julie McKechnie @Julie McKechnie

Sincerely,

CALFORESTS

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Hello all,

Here are the registration links for the upcoming courses. Please add them to the website and let folks know to register beforehand if they plan on attending these courses.

Risk Management: https://www.capcitycpr.com/service-page/2026-sclc-risk-management?referral=service_list_widget

First Aid/CPR: https://www.capcitycpr.com/service-page/2026-sclc-cpr-first-aid?referral=service_list_widget

I am looking forward to the conference.

Thank you!

Ryan Armstrong, EMT, ASP | Director

Capital City CPR LLC.

Skills That Save Lives

Sacramento, CA  |  (916) 526-3683

Find a course at capcitycpr.com |  info@capcitycpr.com 

EDITOR’S NOTE: ALL LOGGERS ARE INTERESTED EACH YEAR IN KEEPING THEIR FIRST AID/CIPR CARD (SO ACL PUTS ON FIRST AID/CPR CLASSES FOR THOSE WHO NEED THEM) BUT THE “RISK MANAGEMENT” CLASS (2 PRO LOGGER UNITS WITH A FEE) IS IMPORTANT FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS TO GET ON THE PRO LOGGER LIST. THESE 2 UNITS ARE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE 20 UNITS NEEDED TO GET ON THE PRO LOGGER LIST FOR THE FIRST TIME — THIS YEAR, FIRST TIMERS WILL GO ON THE 2026 PRO LOGGER LIST TO BE PUBLISHED IN MAY OF 2026.

EDITOR’S NOTE: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST CLICK ON THE LINKS ABOVE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASSES AT THE SCLC FROM RYAN ARMSTRONG. YOU CAN CALL THE ACL OFFICE AT 916-441-7940 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION — OR GO TO THE SIERRA CASCADE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS AND INFORMATION.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION(“CALFORESTS”):

Dear Members of Associated California Loggers,
Register today for Forestry Strategies & Innovations (FSI) 2026, the California Forestry Association’s premier annual convening of forestry, natural resources, and land management leaders.

FSI 2026 will take place March 3-4, 2026, at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, bringing together industry experts, policymakers, practitioners, and partners to examine the strategies, innovations, and policies shaping the future of California’s forest sector.
This year’s program will feature:

• Insightful discussions on forest management, wildfire resilience, and sustainability
• Policy and regulatory updates impacting California forestry
• Emerging innovations, tools, and best practices
• Valuable networking opportunities with leaders from across the forestry and natural resources community

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations interested in increasing visibility, engaging directly with decision-makers, and supporting this important industry forum.

Whether you are involved in forest products, land management, wildfire mitigation, policy, or workforce development, FSI offers timely insights and meaningful connections that support a resilient and sustainable forest sector.
Register today and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here, but don’t wait, as space is limited!

We look forward to welcoming you to Sacramento in March.
If you have questions on registration, please reach out to Julie McKechnie @Julie McKechnie

Sincerely,
CALFORESTS

HERE IS A MESSAGE FROM RYAN ARMSTRONG, ACL SAFETY COORDINATOR AND OWNER OF “CAPITAL CITY CPR”:

Hello all,

Here are the registration links for the upcoming courses. Please add them to the website and let folks know to register beforehand if they plan on attending these courses.

Risk Management: Register Here

First Aid/CPR: Register Here

I am looking forward to the conference.

Thank you!

Ryan Armstrong, EMT, ASP | Director
Capital City CPR LLC.
Skills That Save Lives
Sacramento, CA | (916) 526-3683
Find a course at capcitycpr.com | info@capcitycpr.com

EDITOR’S NOTE: ALL LOGGERS ARE INTERESTED EACH YEAR IN KEEPING THEIR FIRST AID/CIPR CARD (SO ACL PUTS ON FIRST AID/CPR CLASSES FOR THOSE WHO NEED THEM) BUT THE “RISK MANAGEMENT” CLASS (2 PRO LOGGER UNITS WITH A FEE) IS IMPORTANT FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS TO GET ON THE PRO LOGGER LIST. THESE 2 UNITS ARE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE 20 UNITS NEEDED TO GET ON THE PRO LOGGER LIST FOR THE FIRST TIME — THIS YEAR, FIRST TIMERS WILL GO ON THE 2026 PRO LOGGER LIST TO BE PUBLISHED IN MAY OF 2026.

EDITOR’S NOTE: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST CLICK ON THE LINKS ABOVE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASSES AT THE SCLC FROM RYAN ARMSTRONG. YOU CAN CALL THE ACL OFFICE AT 916-441-7940 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION — OR GO TO THE SIERRA CASCADE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS AND INFORMATION.